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Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach

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Sit on the porch and enjoy the view of the Swansea Channel!
Front view of Waterside Retreat
Aerial view of the Swansea Channel - Waterside Retreat is near the arrow
Lounge Room with comfy recliners
Lounge Room - with Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Blacksmiths, NSW
  • Place, Byrnes Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach

Swimming… Surfing ... Fishing ... Boating ... Relaxing! Waterside Retreat has it all!

The Waterside Retreat is a surprisingly spacious 2 bedroom cottage, sleeping 5, a great place to relax and unwind with family and friends.

Patrolled Blacksmiths Beach is only a 5 minute level walk and the beautiful Swansea Channel is a short stroll across the reserve.

Boats ramps accessing Lake Macquarie and the ocean are less than 100m away.

Sleeping up to 5 people, Waterside Retreat has a modern interior and is deceptively spacious with 2 large bedrooms, a lounge and a front sitting room with divan and easy chair.

Relax with a cuppa and enjoy the view towards the channel from the front porch.

The fully equipped eat-in kitchen has a dishwasher, full size fridge, microwave, upright stove with oven, large bench with stools, breakfast table and Smart TV.

The lounge room has a large comfy leather couch with plenty of room for everyone to relax, chat and watch a movie on the Smart TV.

The main bedroom has a queen bed, Smart TV (with Fetch Box) and plenty of room for your clothing in the built-in wardrobe. Just off the bedroom is an area that can be used as a parent’s retreat to sit and soak up the view.

The second bedroom has 2 king single beds and plenty of cupboard space – with books, games and toys.

The front room has a divan which can be set up as a comfy 5th bed as well as a lounge chair to relax and read a book.

The bathroom has a shower and bath with separate toilet and there's an additional toilet just outside the back door.

The separate laundry has a washing machine and dryer and an extra fridge.

Out the back is an undercover alfresco area with a BBQ and seating. There is also a shower to wash off the sand from the beach.

Free parking on premises in a quiet, safe neighbourhood.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-13554, 2281
Property # 9070366
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Newcastle

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Blacksmiths, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. Charlestown Square and Westfield Kotara are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium or Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Blacksmiths, NSW

What's nearby

  • Byrnes Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Moon Island Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 36 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Good One Coffee & Things - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Baker's Den Bakery Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Guru - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ?

As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach on 1 Sept 2026 start from £184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach located?

Located in Blacksmiths, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Byrnes Reserve and Lake Macquarie. Blacksmiths Beach and Moon Island Nature Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water retreat at Blacksmiths

Had a lovely stay at the property - very convenient to all things our family love - Surfing; Fishing and Beach Walks. Property was great - more spacious than we realised. Will certainly be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2021
We're glad you had a lovely time and enjoyed the beach! You are great guests and we'd love to have you back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous little waterside cottage

This is a great place to stay. It's deceptively very spacious and perfect for a family of 5. It is a short walk to everything - the beach, shops, a cool little cafe and an excellent pub. The house was spotless, well furnished and had all the mod-cons we needed. It exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2023
Karla was a great guest and is welcome back anytime! She left the house neat and tidy and we are glad it exceeded her expectations.
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is good

Property is perfect for what we wanted, just that the neighbours are too close for my liking eg. fence is low no privacy and the neighbour decides to cut the lawn and edges at 8am on a Sunday morning but otherwise fine.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Hi Maria, yeah, people are up early around there. Cheers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little family weekend away

Such a beautiful stay, so close to everything and the home was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This property is awesome. Great, funky little house with enough room for 3 active boys(2 teenagers). Beautiful location... 30 seconds to the canal (managed to catch a few leatherjackets) and about 5 mins walk to the beach and break wall. 1 minute if you're lazy and drive! Unfortunately, we only stayed 1 of our 3 nights due to Covid but we'd all love to come back another time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2022
We're so glad you enjoyed the time you had and enjoyed the house and location - and caught some fish! We look forward to having you stay again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice, clean and quiet bungalow, good to get away & leave the city behind, good position, within walking distance to the beach and the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect escape

A great weekend away with our two and four year olds boys. The home was perfectly equipped and very comfortable. We couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2020
Thanks Bronwyn, I'm glad you and your boys had a great time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2020
Thanks Kevin, I hope you had a great time! Cheers Marina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, nice clean property.

Easy check in/oit amd close to lots of local things to do.

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Hosted by Marina

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